It fits best at tight end with a fit of 44.6 — 486th of 1025 at that position, and 41st in Johto. Its next best use is inside linebacker at 43.6.
The most well-rounded offensive job: Attack, Defense and HP all count, a bit of Speed keeps it usable in the pass game, and weight and height both add a nudge. Jacks of all trades, masters of none.

The six numbers the game reads. Everything on this page is derived from them.
The working behind the 44.6 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack80 | 50% | 24% | 12.0 |
| Defense80 | 50% | 20% | 10.0 |
| HP65 | 35% | 16% | 5.5 |
| Weight25 kg | 37% | 14% | 5.1 |
| Height1.1 m | 42% | 12% | 5.1 |
| Speed58 | 35% | 14% | 4.8 |
| Water type bonusWater | 100% | 2% | +2.0 |
| Fit at Tight end | 44.6 | ||
Fit is the 0–100 rating the game keeps hidden. Ranks compare against all 1,025 Pokémon and against its own generation.
| Position | Fit | Rank, all | Rank, Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 35.7 | 656th | 64th |
| Halfback | 41.0 | 568th | 49th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 43.5 | 502nd | 41st |
| Slot receiverslot only | 37.0 | 621st | 55th |
| Wide receiver | 37.5 | 610th | 53rd |
| Tight end | 44.6 | 486th | 41st |
| Offensive line | 41.5 | 514th | 47th |
| Defensive end | 41.7 | 549th | 45th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 41.8 | 512th | 46th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 42.0 | 521st | 43rd |
| Outside linebacker | 42.1 | 563rd | 45th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 43.6 | 544th | 45th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 42.8 | 561st | 46th |
| Cornerback | 39.1 | 595th | 52nd |
| Safety | 37.1 | 634th | 57th |
Croconaw is best used at tight end, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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